Money Madams

This week we celebrate 5 years of the Money Madams podcast and it also marks our final episode. In this final episode we share our favourite take aways on the podcast over the last 5 years. Thank you for listening to us, we hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed sharing with you.

Family Trusts can be a great tool for minimising tax and protecting your assets. One of the downsides to a trust is that the income must be distributed each year, but what if you would prefer to delay receiving that income until a later, lower income earning year? Welcome to the bucket company strategy! In this episode we give some examples of where a bucket company strategy including having a sec...

In this episode, we talk about Discretionary Trusts and why people use them. They can offer great benefits for the "Beneficiaries", but do you know the difference between an "Appointer" and the "Trustee" and the role of the "Settlor?" We tackle the jargon of the different roles that need to be considered when setting up a trust. So if you have ever wondered if there could be a benefit such as prot...

In this episode we cover the primary methods people use to get started with debt recycling. Some people prefer to take a leap by taking on additional borrowings to invest while others prefer to pay down the loan first, redraw then invest. Some prefer to refinance their loan to a mortgage product specifically designed to optimise debt management. Each approach has it's advantages and pitfalls, so w...

In this episode we cover a couple of strategies to increase tax deductible debt when upgrading the family home via the use of a spousal transfer strategy. When most of us think about this type of scenario, we think of splitting assets when relationships end. Fortunately this strategy is for happy couples wanting to go from single ownership to joint ownership and improve tax deductions. Even better...

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, but if you plan well, you can certainly minimise the amount of tax you pay. In this episode we chat about a strategy that isn't very well known that can help minimise or entirely negate capital gains tax being applied to the sale of a former investment property. As with all strategies that involve tax or major assets, be sure to get advice specific to...

Negative gearing is a useful tool that when used well can help you grow your wealth, but like all tools, if it isn't understood or used well, then it could do more harm than good. Tune in to this episode as we chat about the 9 most common mistakes people make when it setting up a negative gearing arrangement. 

With Granny Flats and Tiny Homes rising in popularity as home prices soar or people look to add new sources of income to their lives - we have put together 13 problems that can arise with Granny flats that should be considered before taking the leap. 

This year was a light on budget, but there was some good news for many... Stage 3 tax cuts, new medicines being added to the PBS saving people tens, or even hundreds of thousands in treatment costs, interest savings for those with HELP debts (or HECS debts if you are old school like us), scheduled boosts to the super contribution rates and a few other measures to boot. So join us as we unpack thes...

Winter is coming! But so too are Tax cuts and changes to super on 1 July. In this episode we cover the changes and how you can leverage these changes to boost your overall finances both before the end of the financial year and once the changes kick in on 1 July 2024.

A tiny house can be a practical, affordable and an innovative living solution when faced with soaring property prices.  If you're contemplating tiny house life, you may naturally be wondering what's involved from how much they cost to the practical considerations. In this episode we cover the various pros and cons of living in a tiny house and even crunch some numbers for you if taking on a tiny h...

In this episode, we talk about how to find "good" health cover. You know the kind that ticks all the boxes...... like being good value for money, pays back a decent rate to members, has good service, a low rate of complaints and importantly, covers the things you actually value. So tune in as we help you evaluate your current or future private health fund. One of the best places to get started is...

This episode is just a quick update to let you know we have an announcement in leui of our regular style of episodes as we've been busy preparing and celebrating Katherine's big day! We will be back with a new episode in 2 weeks. : )

In this episode we meet with Ross Hultgren, and adviser from Geelong along with his client Nigel who wishes to share his claim journey. Nigel shares an important reminder about what is really important in life, and to remind us all to take care of ourselves and make sure we have a plan B in place.

If you are looking to generate extra income but have no interest in a side hustle or extra work hours then this episode is for you. In this episode we talk about 5 different ways you could generate extra income from your home itself. 

If you are nearing, or in retirement and want to access the equity in your home without having to make monthly loan repayments, then you are probably considering a reverse mortgage arrangement. In this episode we cover the basics of the circumstances where this may be an option worth exploring, how much you may be able to access, along with covering the pros and cons of this type of set up. So if...

As we continue into our mini series on accessing and using equity we dive into a range of ideas and strategies for using the equity released from the sale of your home whether you are downsizing, upgrading or exiting property ownership long term.

Equity can be a great tool to help you get ahead and make the most of your finances, but what exactly is equity? How do you access it?; and when is it a good vs bad idea? In this first episode of a mini-series into using home equity we cover all your questions. 

In our final episode for the year we cover the highlights of 2023 and outline some episodes we have planned for next year. For those that are keen to sort out their finances, we are running a 50% off special for all digital items in the Money Madams store. https://moneymadams.com/shop/ We wish you all a festive and merry season and will return in mid Jan.

What is the sunk cost fallacy? The Sunk Cost Fallacy describes our tendency to follow through on an endeavor if we have already invested time, effort, or money into it, whether or not the current costs outweigh the benefits. It can be a big problem when we aren't aware of its impact on our decision to stick with versus abandon our plans when it comes to money, relationships or other key decisions...

It's one of the biggest sales of the year which can mean blowing your budget or scoring some amazing deals, sometimes both. If you love a bargain, and we certainly do, we chat about making your dollar go further by planning ahead to take advantage of what can be amazing deals.

Have you ever heard that you should aim for tax losses on investment properties, or you need a credit card to get a credit rating score, or perhaps you should move all your money into defensive assets as you approach retirement?  Well-meaning advice can be great, but what could work well for someone else could be disastrous for you. In this episode we correct some common misconceptions as well as...

While you may be able to spot a scam from a Nigerian prince, but what about protecting your My Gov account? In this episode we go through some of the most recent scams going around following the data hacks on some major organisations. As scary as it can be, we also have some tips to reduce the chances of being hacked yourself.

Parents often want to help out kids, and gifting is often the norm. It's a nice warm and fuzzy feeling helping out others, but what if you could better help your child or loved one with a loan instead? In this episode we discuss the protections and drawbacks of gifting versus loaning money for you and the person you wish to help.  

Have you wondered if achieving a million dollars in super is achieveable? Well, the answer is yes, well at least if you act early enough. We'll walk you thorugh what it takes to get your super to that level based on a range of starting balances, ages, income level, investment approaches and how much you contribute each year. If you'd like to play around with the money smart super calculator yourse...